Brownie troops are invited to visit Twin View Stable for a non-riding Try-It! This one and half hour program is designed to help Brownie troops learn about horses before they learn to ride.
Cost: $8 – Minimum $80 per group.
Activity 1: Know the Basics of Horseback Riding
Activity 2: Take Care of a Horse and Learn About Safety
Activity 3: Prepare for Your Ride
Cost: $8 – Minimum $80 per group.
Activity 1: Know the Basics of Horseback Riding
- The difference between Western- and English- style riding
- Different types of horse breeds
- Types of horse riding equipment.
- The best riding gear for you
- Rider Lingo
Activity 2: Take Care of a Horse and Learn About Safety
- Grooming a horse
- What types of brushes
- Hoof care
- What types of brushes
- How to be safe around horses
- How do you approach a horse
- Where’s the safest place to stand
- How do you approach a horse
- How to clean a stall
- How to feed a horse
- Anatomy of a horse
- Horse Facial Expressions
Activity 3: Prepare for Your Ride
- How to lead a horse
- Tie a horse
- How to saddle and bridles a horse
